Cook County Towing’s “Traveling Gnome Award” was voted the Best Overall float in this year’s Christmas parade held on Friday, Nov. 23. Hundreds of people turned out on what turned out to be a warm Friday evening to see the parade, watch the lighting of the Christmas tree in Harbor Park and then witness the grand fireworks display over the […]
HDC closes its doors due to staff shortages
After 23 years of providing mental health services to Cook County, the Human Development Center (HDC) closed its doors on Wednesday, Nov 14. The sign on the door said it all: “HDC has been committed to serving the people of Cook County for many years. Unfortunately, as you are aware, we have been unable to hire a therapist and other […]
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Saturday, Nov. 24th marked the 2nd annual Light up Lutsen…Come Get Some. The Holiday Extravaganza, sponsored by the Downtown Lutsen Business Group, saw a significant increase in visitors this year. The evening included food, drinks, fires, caroling, Santa Claus, lighting up the township, and live music by locals Pushing Chain. Pictured above, Lutsen artist Greg Mueller uses molten metal to […]
Interim land use permit granted
Upon approval and recommendation from the Planning Commission, Cook County commissioners granted an interim use permit (IUP) application for Christine Day and Alisa Logan to establish a home business (meditation center) on their property within an R1 zone district. The decision was made at the board’s Tuesday, November 27 meeting. The property is located about one and one half miles […]
Highlights of the November I.S.D. 166 school board meeting
The Cook County I.S.D. 166 school board met on Thursday, November 15 at the Jane Mianowski center and conducted a good deal of business. Cook County enrollment increased by 16 students this year over 2017, with 450 students enrolled. “We calculated that this district is spending about $13,000 per student,” said the accountant from Wipfli who was there to present […]
Process depends on those in office
A guy by the name of Elmer once observed that a democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself handouts out of the public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits with the result . . . things begin to […]
Climate Change— Cook County Minnesota specific
On Black Friday, the “National Climate Assessment “ (NCA) was released. This document reported findings on US regional temperature, ocean, and carbon dioxide levels. Further, NCA provides dire predictions about future climate and national economy. Actuaries in Canada and USA have developed a Climate Change (CCI) Index used to help price the climate component of property insurance premiums: residential, public, […]
Gresczyk explains his decision to withdraw from city council
I was recently elected to the city council of Grand Marais. Shortly after the election it was brought to my attention that a statute, #471.87, pertaining to a city councilor having a bid contract with the city is illegal. I hold an ongoing bid contract with the City of Grand Marais. Our City Administrator Mike Roth worked with the city […]
Another perspective from the Cook County Citizen Budget Advisory Committee
As I see itI read the opinion piece from some of the other members of the Cook County Citizen Budget Advisory Committee and thought I would share a different perspective. I am a member of this committee. As we all are aware each of us presents our opinions, but not all opinions reflect fact. Opinions are shaped by our filters. For example in […]
Grand Marais gets new U-Haul location at North Coast Towing & Repair
U-Haul Company of Minnesota is pleased to announce that North Coast Towing & Repair has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Grand Marais community. North Coast Towing & Repair at 6 Taylor Lane will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies. The arrival of U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 is revolutionizing the moving industry through […]